Question 1

Which organisms are most closely related to humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  spiders 
B)  earthworms 
C)  parakeets 
D)  meerkats 
E)  snakes 
A)  spiders 
B)  earthworms 
C)  parakeets 
D)  meerkats 
E)  snakes D

Question 2

The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is called

Accepted Answer

A)  an entity. 
B)  an ecosystem. 
C)  a biosystem. 
D)  a community. 
E)  a biosphere. 
A)  an entity. 
B)  an ecosystem. 
C)  a biosystem. 
D)  a community. 
E)  a biosphere. B

Question 3

Only humans have a language that allows us to communicate information and experiences symbolically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Humans have identified and named almost all of the almost 15 million species on Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Humans evolved from apes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Technology is the application of scientific knowledge to the interests of humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Humans are part of the biosphere and must live in harmony with it if we are to survive as a species.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One of the difficulties with publication of research in scientific journals is that it

Accepted Answer

A)  is technical and may be difficult for a layperson to read. 
B)  is often out of context or misunderstood. 
C)  is unverified and usually not referenced. 
D)  displays bias. 
E)  is designed to convince readers to purchase a product. 
A)  is technical and may be difficult for a layperson to read. 
B)  is often out of context or misunderstood. 
C)  is unverified and usually not referenced. 
D)  displays bias. 
E)  is designed to convince readers to purchase a product.

Question 9

Four million years ago,horses were rather small compared to today's horses and had relatively stocky bodies with a straight shoulder and thick neck.This statement is an example of which biological concept?

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolism 
B)  evolution 
C)  development 
D)  homeostasis 
E)  reproduction 
A)  metabolism 
B)  evolution 
C)  development 
D)  homeostasis 
E)  reproduction

Question 10

Humans clear forests to grow crops,and they build houses and cities.What are these an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  how humans modify the biosphere 
B)  how humans preserve ecosystems 
C)  the high value humans place on biodiversity 
D)  the positive impact of humans on life on Earth 
E)  how humans do not need the rest of life on Earth 
A)  how humans modify the biosphere 
B)  how humans preserve ecosystems 
C)  the high value humans place on biodiversity 
D)  the positive impact of humans on life on Earth 
E)  how humans do not need the rest of life on Earth

Question 11

The information collected during the experiment or observation is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a theory. 
B)  a hunch. 
C)  the hypothesis. 
D)  the data. 
E)  the conclusion. 
A)  a theory. 
B)  a hunch. 
C)  the hypothesis. 
D)  the data. 
E)  the conclusion.

Question 12

The Domain Eukarya contain(s)______ kingdom(s).

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
E)  five 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
E)  five

Question 13

Which of the following statements most correctly defines homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  All living organisms are alike. 
B)  Living organisms do not change much over time. 
C)  Human beings and other animals acquire materials and energy when they eat food. 
D)  It takes energy to maintain the organization of the cell. 
E)  Cells and organisms must be able to maintain a fairly constant internal environment. 
A)  All living organisms are alike. 
B)  Living organisms do not change much over time. 
C)  Human beings and other animals acquire materials and energy when they eat food. 
D)  It takes energy to maintain the organization of the cell. 
E)  Cells and organisms must be able to maintain a fairly constant internal environment.

Question 14

To make all subjects think they are receiving the same treatment,patients in the control group can receive a placebo.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The cell you are examining under the microscope appears to contain a nucleus.This organism belongs to the domain

Accepted Answer

A)  Bacteria. 
B)  Archaea. 
C)  Eukarya. 
A)  Bacteria. 
B)  Archaea. 
C)  Eukarya.

Question 16

Choose the CORRECT order (1-5)of increasing complexity/organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  (1) tissues, (2) organ systems, (3) cells, (4) organs, (5) organism 
B)  (1) cells, (2) organ systems, (3) tissues, (4) organs, (5) organism 
C)  (1) tissues, (2) organs, (3) organ systems, (4) cells, (5) organism 
D)  (1) cells, (2) tissues, (3) organs, (4) organ systems, (5) organism 
E)  (1) organism, (2) organ systems, (3) organs, (4) tissues, (5) cells 
A)  (1) tissues, (2) organ systems, (3) cells, (4) organs, (5) organism 
B)  (1) cells, (2) organ systems, (3) tissues, (4) organs, (5) organism 
C)  (1) tissues, (2) organs, (3) organ systems, (4) cells, (5) organism 
D)  (1) cells, (2) tissues, (3) organs, (4) organ systems, (5) organism 
E)  (1) organism, (2) organ systems, (3) organs, (4) tissues, (5) cells

Question 17

After studying biology,it is hoped that you

Accepted Answer

A)  will become an animal rights activist. 
B)  will be better able to make wise decisions regarding your own well being and the Earth's. 
C)  will get a high paying job as a biologist. 
D)  will understand all there is to know about humans and biology. 
E)  will dislike anything to do with biology. 
A)  will become an animal rights activist. 
B)  will be better able to make wise decisions regarding your own well being and the Earth's. 
C)  will get a high paying job as a biologist. 
D)  will understand all there is to know about humans and biology. 
E)  will dislike anything to do with biology.

Question 18

The development of resistance of MRSA bacteria to antibiotics is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  homeostasis. 
B)  metabolism. 
C)  evolution. 
D)  reproduction. 
E)  organization. 
A)  homeostasis. 
B)  metabolism. 
C)  evolution. 
D)  reproduction. 
E)  organization.

Question 19

Which of the following is not a basic characteristic of all living things?

Accepted Answer

A)  Living things are organized. 
B)  Living things acquire materials and energy. 
C)  Living things contain a nucleus and organelles. 
D)  Living things reproduce. 
E)  Living things grow and develop. 
A)  Living things are organized. 
B)  Living things acquire materials and energy. 
C)  Living things contain a nucleus and organelles. 
D)  Living things reproduce. 
E)  Living things grow and develop.

Question 20

The purpose of informed consent is

Accepted Answer

A)  to determine whether a patient is acceptable for a particular study. 
B)  to ensure that the doctor does not know which patient is receiving the treatment. 
C)  to decide whether a patient goes into the test group or the control group. 
D)  to ensure the patient knows the risks and is volunteering. 
E)  to determine whether the treatment works. 
A)  to determine whether a patient is acceptable for a particular study. 
B)  to ensure that the doctor does not know which patient is receiving the treatment. 
C)  to decide whether a patient goes into the test group or the control group. 
D)  to ensure the patient knows the risks and is volunteering. 
E)  to determine whether the treatment works.

Exam 1: Exploring Life and Science

Which organisms are most closely related to humans?

The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is called

Only humans have a language that allows us to communicate information and experiences symbolically.

Humans have identified and named almost all of the almost 15 million species on Earth.

Humans evolved from apes.

Technology is the application of scientific knowledge to the interests of humans.

Humans are part of the biosphere and must live in harmony with it if we are to survive as a species.

One of the difficulties with publication of research in scientific journals is that it

Four million years ago,horses were rather small compared to today's horses and had relatively stocky bodies with a straight shoulder and thick neck.This statement is an example of which biological concept?

Humans clear forests to grow crops,and they build houses and cities.What are these an example of?

The information collected during the experiment or observation is called

The Domain Eukarya contain(s)______ kingdom(s).

Which of the following statements most correctly defines homeostasis?

To make all subjects think they are receiving the same treatment,patients in the control group can receive a placebo.

The cell you are examining under the microscope appears to contain a nucleus.This organism belongs to the domain

Choose the CORRECT order (1-5)of increasing complexity/organization.

After studying biology,it is hoped that you

The development of resistance of MRSA bacteria to antibiotics is an example of

Which of the following is not a basic characteristic of all living things?

The purpose of informed consent is

Chemistry of Life

Cell Structure and Function

Organization and Regulation of Body Systems

Cardiovascular System: Heart and Blood Vessels

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Digestive System and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Urinary System and Excretion

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Endocrine System

Reproductive System

Development and Aging

Patterns of Chromosome Inheritance

Cancer

Patterns of Genetic Inheritance

DNA Biology and Technology

Human Evolution

Global Ecology and Human Interferences

Human Population, planetary Resources, and Conservation

Infectious Diseases Supplement

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